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FOJG Oct. 2019 Newsletter
2019-2020 Programs:
Unless otherwise notedall programs are at 7:00 p.m.
on the 2nd Tuesday of each monthat the Science Museum of VA
Oct. 8, 2019 – Election Special! Come hear updates on Virginia's legislative racesand environmental issues, presented by folks who regularly track the politicalscene. Pre-program session at 6:30 on the Richmond 300 Master Plan. (Detailsbelow.)
Nov. 12, 2019 -- Ed Clark, President and Founder of the Wildlife Center ofVirginia, will speak on the Center’s role in wildlife management in Virginia. (Detailsbelow.)
Dec. 12, 2019, Thurs. -- FOJG Holiday Potluck Dinner, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.at Westover Station, 5047 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond 23225.
Jan. 14, 2020 – University of Richmond's Dr. Todd Lookingbill's talk will betitled "Goats, Dams, and a Living Lab: Stream Restoration in the Gambles MillEco-Corridor."
Feb. 11, 2020 – Goodwill Industries presenters Andrea Butler and Bill Carsonwill explain how Goodwill recycles goods as well as talk about theirunique employment program. A tour of a Goodwill outlet will be scheduled at alater time.
Mar. 10, 2020 – Bill Shanabruch from Reedy Creek Environmental, LLC, willdiscuss the use of native plants and conservation landscaping for water quality..Ap. 14, 2020 – Jay Epstein, President/Developer/Builder of Health E Community,will introduce us to the Walnut Farm Zero Energy Ready Homes.
May 2020 – Big Yard Sale at the University of Richmond and FOJG Picnic.
OCT. & NOV. PROGRAMS
at the SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VA
Tuesday, October 87:00 p.m. / pre- program 6:30
Virginia's Election Preview
Metropolitan Richmond has several of the most contested races in Virginia,with control of the House of Delegates and Senate up for grabs. Theseraces, the issues defining them, and how you can get involved will bediscussed by members of the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Be ready:Virginia elections are coming up on November 5!The speakers will share information gleaned from tracking each legislator'svotes on environmental issues, from responses to a questionnaire, and frompersonal interactions with the candidates.
A pre-program session will be held at 6:30 for people who are interested inthe VA Sierra Club’s campaign to include more environment-friendly featuresin the Richmond 300 Master Plan. The draft strategies, maps and futuremeeting dates are now available on www.richmond300.com/share.
Tuesday, November 127:00 p.m.
Sharing a Passion for WildlifeEd Clark, president and co-founder ofthe Wildlife Center of Virginia, willshow slides that illustrate the missionof the Wildlife Center: to be a "hospitalfor native wildlife, teaching the worldto care about and to care for wildlifeand the environment." Ed'scommitment and passion for thismission are contagious!
Ed Clark's bio with his notableaccomplishments in this field (and themission statement above) can befound atwww.wildlifecenter.org. Recently youmight have seen him as host of thePBS series "Untamed." Episodes canbe seen on the PBS website.
HOPE YOU'LL JOIN INOTHER UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
***October 5-6
SOLAR HOME TOURRichmond and surrounding areas are taking part in the National Solar HomeTour; you can visit sites with solar panels, ask questions, and becomeinformed about solar power by people who are enthusiastic andknowledgeable. In addition to homes, the tour includes public schools, University of Richmondsites, and the Ellwood-Thompson Market. Add to the list some displays ofelectric vehicles, green building materials, rain collection ideas, and energyefficient upgrades. It will be a day well spent!
For specific information about sites and times seewww.nationalsolartour.org/map/To attend (it’s free), please RSVP to
www.nationalsolartour.org/localtours/greater-richmond-solar-tour/
Saturday, November 29:30 am - 12
BELLEMEADE COMMUNITY
CLEANUP AND INVASIVES REMOVAL Work with Sierra Club members and community members, including students, incontinuing to care for the area around the Bellemeade Community Center. Detailsand sign-up HERE.
ELECTION: NOV. 5 VA CANDIDATESENDORSED BY
SIERRA CLUB'S VA CHAPTER
All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates and all 40 seats in the VirginiaSenate are up for election on Nov.5. The Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club ishard at work vetting candidates for endorsement. The process involvesanalyzing legislators' past voting record on environmental issues and/or ratingtheir answers to a questionnaire that was sent to every current Delegate andSenator and every opposing candidate. Click HERE for the list of endorsedcandidates to date.
If you value the process and find the results helpful, please contribute to theSierra Club's effort in supporting the candidates who put environmentalconcerns high on their list: http://www.scvapac.org/donate/ To volunteer,contact Glen Besa, [email protected], 804-387-6001.
Thursday, December 126:00 - 9:00 pm
FOJG HOLIDAY POTLUCK DINNER
Please join the Falls of the James Group Sierra Clubfor an evening of fun, fellowship, and great food
Thursday, December 12th6:00 - 9:00 pm
at Westover Station
5407 Westover Hills Ave. 23225The evening will begin with hors d'oeuvres, sparkling conversation, and
a cash bar from 6:00-7:00 (soft drinks and water are alsoavailable) followed by a pot luck dinner at 7:00.
Please visit the link below and let us know what you will bring. Hope we will see you there!
POTLUCK RSVP
RVA ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 2020 VIRGINIA FILM CONTEST
The 10th RVA Environmental Film Festival is now accepting entries for theupcoming 2020 Virginia Environmental Film Contest. This contest is onceagain offering prize money to aspiring film producers from around the state fortheir submissions now through December 31, 2019. The selected entries willbe shown Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Byrd Theater in Richmond. Prizes,including the $1000 grand prize, will be awarded that day.
More information about the RVA EFF and the contest can be found HERE orby contacting [email protected].
Oct 11-12Virginia Union University
Richmond
VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSEMBLY
The VA Conservation Network is made up of many environmental groupsincluding the VA Sierra Club. VCN will be host for the weekend's focus on theconservation issues facing Virginia and practical, state-level policy solutions. Participants are welcome.For more information, see vcnva.org/assembly/
A "HEADS-UP" & UPDATEFROM
JOE BRANCOLI, FOJG CHAIR
Hey gang, let's stop a power plant! In Charles City County, on the eastern edge ofour Falls of the James Group turf, there is a proposal to build not one but two gas-fired power plants. One has already been approved, but is relatively small. Theother is a monster, the 5th largest gas plant in the U.S.A., we are told. As I'm sureyou will agree, it is unconscionable to build a new fossil fuel facility of that size atthis time. It still lacks a permit which the State Water Control Board will consider at atime TBD and there will be a comment period before then, also. We need to makeour voices heard and help concerned residents of Charles City do the same. Update:FOJG Ex Comm has voted to give $400 to the effort to pay for yard signs, flyers andrefreshments at meetings of the Concerned Citizens of Charles City County group.FOJG Chair Joe Brancoli and state Environmental Justice coordinator GustavoAngeles attended a meeting of that group on September 15th.Joe
SLAVE TRAIL WALK PARTICIPANTS
FOJG members participated in a Richmond Slave Trail walk on September 29, organized by Glen Besa and ledby Phil Wilayto, editor of the Richmond Defender.
Get involved! Visit HERE to learn more about the Sierra Club's Falls of theJames Group.
2018 FOJG EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE
Joe Brancoli, FOJG Chair
and Vice-Chair of VA ChapterExComm:
[email protected] Peacock, Treasurer:[email protected]
Shavon Peacock, Secretary:[email protected]
Glen Besa:[email protected]
Steve Carter-Lovejoy:[email protected]
Kate McClory:[email protected]
Bruce Tarr:[email protected]
Lee Williams:[email protected]
Steve Yarus:[email protected]
Daryl Downing,Chair of the Virginia Chapter
Ex Comm:[email protected]
FOJG Committee Structure
Communications Committeecomprises e-news, website, publicityand social media.
Conservation & AdvocacyCommittee comprises conservation,legislative/political, pollinators,bike/pedestrian issues.
Membership EngagementCommittee comprises membership,programs, outings and fundraising.Meets on the last Thursday of eachmonth.
New members are welcome.
Interested?Contact Shavon:
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